ATLANTA, July 11,
2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Georgia Child Care Association
(GCCA) proudly announces the appointment of Mrs. Ideisha Bellamy as
the new Chief Executive Officer, effective July 1, 2024. Bellamy brings a unique blend of
expertise to the organization, combining her deep understanding of
the child care industry with extensive experience as a C-Suite
nonprofit executive.
Bellamy previously served as Chief Operating Officer for
Maryhurst, one of Kentucky's
oldest and largest child-serving nonprofit organizations. This role
provided her with invaluable insight into the complexities of
nonprofit management at the highest level.
"GCCA proudly serves licensed child care programs across the
state of Georgia and—with our
advocacy partners—championed historical levels of funding and
support for the state's youngest citizens in early care and
learning programs," said GCCA President Courtney May.
May continued, "Childcare programs in Georgia need and deserve strong support and
unwavering commitment from the community, and Ideisha will serve
our association and its members well! We know that childcare is
essential for a thriving economy in every state. Georgia's childcare business owners can count
on GCCA to speak loudly and proudly."
In addition to her role at Maryhurst, Bellamy is the founder of
Bellamy Business Insights LLC, a consultancy focused on helping
nonprofit organizations pursue operational excellence and
sustainability. She is sought out as a partner in the facilitation
of strategic planning, succession planning, leadership, and Board
development.
Bellamy also brings extensive experience as the former Kentucky
State Director of Licensing for Child Care, Child Caring, and Child
Placing facilities with the KY CHFS Office of Inspector General.
She has also operated a certified family child care home.
Reflecting on her appointment, Ideisha Bellamy said, "I would
like to thank the leadership of GCCA who have welcomed me warmly. I
am thrilled to join the team and excited to partner as we focus on
new ways to grow the organization with a focus on ensuring that we
deliver exceptional value to our members, the community, and the
children and families of Georgia!"
Bellamy is devoted to community service: she is active in her
sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated, and serves on the
planning commission for the Center for Interfaith Relations
Festival of Faiths, a nationally-recognized annual festival
designed to celebrate the diversity of the world's faith
traditions.
GCCA interim CEO Jaime Rechkemmer
transitioned out of the position on July 1,
2024, after successfully leading the association through the
2024 Georgia legislative session alongside lobbyist Ellen Reynolds and Director of Programs
Mary Lyons. Reynolds and Lyons
remain with GCCA as long-standing and steadfast advocates for child
care programs in Georgia.
For more information, please visit www.georgiachildcare.org,
facebook.com/georgiachildcarecareassociation,
instagram.com/gachildcare, or linkedin.com/company/gachildcare
About Georgia Child Care Association (GCCA) Georgia
Child Care Association (GCCA) is dedicated to serving licensed
child care programs across the state of Georgia. The organization advocates for high
standards in early care and education and champions the well-being
of Georgia's youngest
citizens. GCCA is a 501c6 non-profit membership organization
serving as the voice of Georgia's
licensed child care providers within the halls of government and
within the broader community of early learning professionals. With
more than 3500 licensed early childcare programs serving over
300,000 children in Georgia, GCCA
is the ONLY voice representing the unique business interests of
licensed center owners, operators, and administrators.
Contact: Ideisha Bellamy, 404-254-3969,
ideisha@georgiachildcare.org
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